Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Justice Jim O’Callaghan TD has expressed his shock at the violent stabbing incident that unfolded in Dundalk earlier this morning and has called for a full investigation into the incident.Deputy O’Callaghan said, “This senseless attack comes as a shock to the local community in Dundalk.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased along with the two other people who were injured during this horrific attack.

“An Garda Síochána need to be supported in carrying out a full and thorough investigation into this attack.

“I urge anyone with information to come forward and contact the Gardaí.

“It’s worrying that, at this time, the authorities are unable to determine how exactly the perpetrator of this vicious attack entered the State.

“Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan needs to clarify as to what extent this person was known to the authorities, what his status in the country was and whether he traveled to another EU country prior to his arrival in Ireland.”

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Major concern among local people in Dundalk

Councillor Ruairi O Murchu lives close to the scene of the attack in Avenue Road.

He said there was major concern among local people. “The community is in shock,” said the Sinn Fein representative.

“Our thoughts are with the family of the person killed and those that have been injured.”

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18-year-old man, thought to be from Syria, arrested over incident

A 34-year-old man has died and two were injured in a stabbing incident in Dundalk, Co Louth.

The incident took place on Avenue Road at around 9am.

The victim, who is from Japan, was attacked on the street and stabbed to death.

Two other Irish men were attacked with an iron bar.

Gardai disarmed the attacker who was armed with several weapons.

He is believed to be 18 and from Syria.

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Videos of the scene

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Gardaí are trying to establish a motive for the attack and to see if the attack was planned

Gardaí are trying to establish a motive for the attack and to see if the attack was planned.

They also want to see if the attacker knew the victims or if it was a random attack.